3d The governor holds rule the ultimate in exploitation, grasping truth directly (6) I have pra?na. Could the answer be prapna, that is, papa (the governor) with r and n? If so, what is prapna?...
Stuck on 29a:
Missionary priest, 51 - I mostly blush when seen backing one (9)
I have l?????ia?
Also 1a
It's for chopping bit of elmwood (say) (4)
I have fro? Is it frog? Why?...
Last clue:
3d A giant or two after I didn't appear for date (7)
I have d?s?a?r. The only word I can get to fit is 'despair' but it does not fit the clue (though it matches my state of mind)....
5d
GM must be here getting prize right away in magazine (3,5)
I have E?? ?C?L?
Also 23a
Milk is sustaining English peoples (7)
I have L?i?i?s
Any help would be greatly appreciated....
22d Following plot you'll see me almost blind. (6)
I have beda?e. I presume bed is plot. If the answer is bedame I cannot find this in the dictionary. Can anyone help please?...
4d Cuts dash circling moon on pool (7) I have -A-I-N- Could it be rations? Also 26d Party to privileged information would be in this rising bank (4) I have --o-. Would be grateful for any more...